Category: SQL Server 2008 R2

In the past couple weeks, I've gotten a couple reports of issues with sp_indexanalysis. The update today fixes those issues. It's fun to finally be playing with these scripts again. I'm hoping to start writing blog posts showing the scripts in action in the next couple weeks. INDEX ANALYSIS UPDATES The main updates to the … Continue reading Index Analysis Update – January 2012

Another month and it’s another T-SQL Tuesday. This month we are being hosted by Allen White (Blog | @SQLRunr) and the topic is to Share Your Tricks. One of my favorite things to do in SQL Server is to run queries against the plan cache. Within there, you have the ability to see what SQL … Continue reading T-SQL Tuesday #025 – Share Your Tricks #TSQL2sDay

If you are looking for a little training on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) without having to leave the comforts of your cubicle – this is your week. This Friday (11/19/2011), SSWUG will be hosting an expo titled “Building and Developing with SQL Server Integration Services”. The event will consist of four sessions that will … Continue reading SSWUG SSIS Expo Event This Friday

I’ll be posting a summit wrap-up after I return next week from my honeymoon. Until then, though, I wanted to make sure that anyone that wanted them, had the materials I used in my presentation. [download id="50"] Execution plans are stored after execution in the plan cache. This metadata about how queries are executed can … Continue reading PASS Summit 2011 Session Materials

Follow the rest of this series at the Can You Dig It? - Plan Cache series introduction post. It’s been a while since the last plan cache series post. In the last few posts, I was focusing on specific attributes. Instead of continuing on that vein, I want to cover a use case that fit … Continue reading Can You Dig It? – Researching Index Scans

Want to take a few minutes out of your day on to learn a bit more about indexes? On Thursday, I’ll be presenting at Quest’s Pain of the Week webcast. The session will be Understanding Your Indexes: Operational Stats. There's a lot that goes on under the covers of SQL Server with your indexes. But … Continue reading Pain of the Week: Understanding Your Indexes